IOWA-PCIT (Integration of Working Models of Attachment into Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) is an evidence-based intervention designed to support families by helping parents reduce disruptive and other behavior issues in children. IOWA-PCIT also addresses anxiety and behavior difficulties associated with stress, trauma, and transitions. By maintaining the core features of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) while integrating the latest findings from attachment theory, IOWA-PCIT provides a comprehensive framework for fostering positive, resilient relationships between caregivers and children. Learn more about upcoming trainings here.
The IOWA-PCIT model was developed by Beth Troutman, who now offers multiple related workshops developed in response to the needs of the growing body of IOWA-PCIT providers. In all her work, Troutman draws on her deep understanding of the science of attachment, using its principles along with her own extensive experience working with families and supporting clinicians throughout their training and into their application of these methods in clinical practice.
Dr. Troutman brings a unique energy to her teaching philosophy, sometimes calling on her background in dance and play therapy to keep the learning process dynamic and engaging. A lifelong lover of literature, Dr. Troutman decided to become a clinical child psychologist in the 8th grade after reading No Language But a Cry. Her journey took her from Creighton University to the University of Iowa, where she earned her doctorate, followed by an internship at the Yale University Child Study Center.
Throughout her career, Dr. Troutman has explored diverse psychotherapeutic modalities and conducted research on a broad variety of topics related to infant and early childhood mental health. These experiences led to a broad perspective of the strengths and weaknesses of different theories and psychotherapeutic modalities. Her deep expertise in attachment assessments and her commitment to rigorous science led to the publication of her first book, Integrating Behaviorism and Attachment Theory in Parent Coaching. Her second book, Attachment-Informed Parent Coaching, incorporated feedback from therapists on the first book and includes more examples of how to apply research and theory to work with a variety of families.
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Beth Troutman, Ph.D., ABPP
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